Abstract: Engineering remains one of the most impactful and economically valuable professions, however student interest in engineering careers remains disproportionately low compared to other fields such as medicine, business and science. This study applies industrial engineering and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and address factors contributing to low engineering awareness among K-12 students. A structured DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework was utilized to evaluate the problem, identify root causes, implement corrective actions and measure outcomes. The study involved surveying 559 adults to evaluate career satisfaction by major, analyzing intended college majors of 526 college-bound students and collecting responses from 236 parents and professionals regarding barriers to engineering participation. Root cause analysis, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto Analysis and survey-based statistical evaluation were used to identify primary factors influencing low engineering participation. Results revealed that engineering careers demonstrated the highest life satisfaction scores, yet only approximately 12% of college-bound students surveyed intended to pursue engineering To address the identified gap, a community outreach initiative was developed consisting of a children’s engineering book titled "Maya and Jasper’s Engineering Adventure” and poster sessions, school presentations, and interactive discussions were completed. Outreach activities reached 222 students through eight community events post-intervention measurements demonstrated approximately a 30% increase in engineering interest and 19% increase in clarity regarding engineering careers. The findings demonstrate that industrial engineering methodologies can be successfully applied to educational and societal challenges. The study provides evidence that targeted outreach focused on increasing exposure and relatability can improve student awareness and interest in engineering careers.